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Drivers urged to avoid roads around Northamptonshire village after incident

Drivers have been advised to avoid roads near Pitsford while emergency services deal with an incident.

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Two people being treated by paramedics after light aircraft came down in field near Northamptonshire village

Two people are being treated by ambulance crews after a light aircraft came down in a field near a Northamptonshire village.

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Northampton independent cafe owner facing council court action over unpaid £238 business improvement district levy

A Northampton independent cafe owner and mother-of-two is being taken to court after refusing to pay a mandatory levy from Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID).

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Everything you need to know about Northampton Saints' fan village redevelopment – including rough completion date and artist's impression images

Everything you need to know about Northampton Saints' fan village redevelopment – including construction timeline and artist’s impression images.

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Freedom of speech proposal dropped despite clash at West Northamptonshire Council meeting over new rules and powers

A scrutiny committee has recommended a raft of changes to the council’s constitution for approval later this month, despite clashes over whether stronger freedom of speech provisions should be included.

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Northampton MP backs food charity merger as demand for support continues to rise

"This important step will enable Felix to continue the vital work they do across the country, but also in our community”

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CCTV released after sexual assault on train in Northampton

British Transport Police detectives have released an image of a man they would like to speak to after a woman was sexually assaulted on a train in Northampton.

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Police launch major crackdown on drugs, violence and anti-social behaviour in Northampton neighbourhood

A major multi-agency initiative aimed at tackling violence, drug-related crime and anti-social behaviour has been launched in a Northampton neighbourhood.

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Prolific aggressive beggar jailed after breaching Northamptonshire-wide anti-social behaviour order

A man who repeatedly breached a court order banning him from begging and engaging in anti-social behaviour across Northamptonshire has been jailed.

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'This was missing in Northampton': New family-run Turkish restaurant aims to become town's healthy food destination

The owner of a new family-run restaurant in Northampton says he wants it to become the town's go-to destination for healthy food.

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Britain’s Best Cake winner from Northampton believes ‘consistency and creativity’ are key to his success

The winner of Britain’s Best Cake Competition believes it is his “consistency and creativity” that have contributed to his success in Northampton for more than three years.

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‘Never stop caring’: Northampton optometrist reflects on 50 years helping patients see the world more clearly

Few people can claim to be as ‘dyed-in-the-wool’ Northamptonian as Brian Tompkins.

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Northants-based personalisation business founder met Theo Paphitis after prestigious award win

The founder of a Northamptonshire-based personalisation business met Theo Paphitis after a prestigious award win on Small Business Saturday.

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Take a look at the 15 best restaurants across Northampton in 2026 at the moment, according to Google reviews

As the halfway point of the year is fast approaching, let’s take a look at which 15 restaurants are currently the best rated across Northampton according to Google reviews.

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Northamptonshire schoolchildren live the dream with chance to play at Allianz Stadium

Pupils from a Northamptonshire school are hoping their unforgettable day at rugby's national stadium will prove a good omen for Northampton Saints this season.

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Secrets of Roman settlement uncovered beneath major Northamptonshire housing development

Archaeologists have uncovered new details about a Roman-era settlement buried beneath one of Northamptonshire's largest housing developments.

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'A devoted family man and gifted musician': Northampton entertainment figure Maurice Merry remembered

The family of a Northampton musician who enjoyed a remarkable career spanning more than five decades in the entertainment industry have paid tribute following his death.

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From training ground to frontline exercise: New Northamptonshire recruit takes on major Army challenge

A 21-year-old soldier from Northamptonshire has been thrown into a demanding military exercise just weeks after arriving at her new Army unit.

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£454,000 funding pot launched to tackle serious violence and protect young people across Northamptonshire

Community groups and organisations across Northamptonshire are being invited to apply for a share of more than £450,000 in funding aimed at preventing serious violence and supporting young people.

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Parents urged to speak to children about risky social media trend sweeping Northampton

Police are urging parents and carers to speak to young people about the dangers of "urban exploring" after a rise in social media videos showing youngsters entering derelict buildings across Northampton.